Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
BBST 306 - Early Christian History - Acts Study of the Book of Acts from a missions perspective, dealing with the activity of the early church and its current expression in evangelism and missions. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110. Credit(s): 3. BBST 311 - Biblical Backgrounds Contributions of archeology, geography, culture, and history to biblical interpretation. Note(s): May include abroad-study in lands of the biblical world. Bible majors only. Credit(s): 3. BBST 312 - Principles of Interpretation Methods and principles for interpreting Scripture throughout church history and the present era. Theory is applied to texts with an emphasis on the grammatical-historical method. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105. Restriction(s): Must be a Bible (BBLE) major. Note(s): Required of Bible majors. Credit(s): 3. BBST 320 - Methods of Bible Study Essentials of inductive Bible study will be applied to Old and New Testament genres of literature in order to equip the student with skills for observation, interpretation, application, and edification. Cross-listed: CEED 320. Prerequisite(s): 103. Credit(s): 3. BBST 330 - Jesus’ Life and Ministry Chronological study of the gospels, similarities and differences between the writers, as well as the historical, cultural and theological factors aiding in interpreting events and teachings. Prerequisite(s): 110. Credit(s): 3. BBST 340 - Guided Study In-depth study of a specific book or books of the Bible including written report on the relevance of the book to the student’s life. Note(s): Course offered to fulfill BOLD program requirement. Credit(s): 1 - 3. BBST 341 - Life and Letters of Paul Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of Paul’s writings set in the context of Paul’s life and mission. May focus on a smaller unit such as Prison or Pastoral Letters. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110. Credit(s): 3. BBST 342 - Gospel of John Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of the Gospel of John. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110. Credit(s): 3. BBST 343 - General Letters Authorship, occasion of writing, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of non-Pauline letters. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110. Credit(s): 3. BBST 360 - Pentateuch Mosaic authorship, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Credit(s): 3. BBST 371 - Early History of Israel Conquest through the establishment of David’s kingdom, focusing on historical, cultural and theological issues that aid in interpreting events and texts. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Credit(s): 3.
BBST 372 - Later History of Israel Kings and prophets from Solomon through the return from exile, emphasizing historical, cultural and theological issues that aid in interpreting events and texts. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Credit(s): 3. BBST 380 - Wisdom and Poetic Literature Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of Job through Song of Songs. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Credit(s): 3. BBST 391 - Major Prophets Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Credit(s): 3. BBST 392 - Minor Prophets Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Credit(s): 3. BBST 413 - Biblical Theology Seminar Focus on exploring the methodology of biblical theology, both deductively and inductively, with the goal of attaining an awareness of its central issues and a competence in the exegetical-theological skills it requires. Prerequisite(s): BBST 109, 110, 251, 254, 301, 311, 312; and BLGR 101 and 102; or BLHE 101 and 102. Restriction(s): Must be a Bible (BBLE) major. Credit(s): 3. BBST 414 - Systematic Theology Seminar Focus on engaging a single topic of biblical revelation with attention to the exegetical, philosophical, and practical dimensions in a systematic theology discourse. Prerequisite(s): BBST 109, 110, 251, 254, 301, 311, 312; BLGR 101 and 102; or BLHE 101 and 102. Restriction(s): Must be a Bible (BBLE) major. Credit(s): 3. BBST 430 - Advanced Study: NewTestament Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110. Note(s): May be repeated with different content. Credit(s): 1 - 3. BBST 440 - Advanced Study: Old Testament Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Note(s): May be repeated with different content. Credit(s): 1 - 3. BBST 450 - Advanced Study: Systematic Theology Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics from either or both testaments, thematically arranged to emphasize biblical, historical and/or systematic theology. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 251, 254. Note(s): May be repeated with different content. Credit(s): 1 - 3. BBST 455 - Pauline Theology - Romans Study of Paul’s theology and worldview as contained in the book of Romans, with special attention given to introductory and historical matters. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110, 251, 254. Restriction(s): Must be a Bible (BBLE) major. Credit(s): 3.
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